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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Key Finding: Popular Magnesium Absorption Charts May Overstate Supplement Differences, New Research Shows

Key Finding: Popular Magnesium Absorption Charts May Overstate Supplement Differences, New Research Shows

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Last updated: 09/06/2026 16:13
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Scientific comparison chart showing magnesium supplement absorption rates across different formulations
New research challenges popular magnesium absorption charts, showing only 2-3% difference between premium citrate and basic oxide forms once stores are adequate. Formulation quality matters more than salt type, with 10-fold variations between products regardless of magnesium form. — Photo: cottonbro studio / Pexels
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Only 2-3% absorption difference between premium magnesium citrate and basic oxide once stores are saturated, according to 2017 pharmacokinetic study. Those dramatic online charts may be misleading!

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